The Bee Gees : tales of the brothers Gibb / Melinda Bilyeu, Hector Cook & Andrew Môn Hughes ; with assistance from Joseph Brennan and Mark Crohan.
| Author/creator | Bilyeu, Melinda |
| Other author | Cook, Hector. |
| Other author | Môn Hughes, Andrew. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | New revised edition. |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Omnibus Press, ©2003. |
| Description | xiv, 722 pages : portraits ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Ultimate biography of the Bee Gees : tales of the brothers Gibb |
| Contents | All this and world war too -- Childhood days -- Children of the world -- Take hold of that star -- Big chance -- The singers sang their songs -- Back home -- A man called Stickweed -- Bee Gees 4th? -- First fame -- For Fawkes' sake! -- Horizontal -- Such a shame -- Brother, can you spare a song? -- Let there be love -- You'll never see my face again -- And then there were none -- Going undercover -- Lonely days -- Reunited -- To whom it may concern -- Saw a new morning -- A not so golden garter -- A Manx tale -- There at last -- Should you be dancing? -- Sex, drugs & disco! -- I just want to be your everything -- If at first you don't succeed... -- Being for the benefit of Mr Stigwood -- Too much heaven? -- All I have to do is dream -- Meaningful songs (in very high voices) -- To be or not to Bee Gee -- Price of fame -- You don't say "us" anymore -- A spirit having flown -- Wish you were here -- Size IS everything -- Several nights only -- The next generation -- Turn of the century -- Can't believe that it's true -- Appendix 1. Alphabetical list of song titles ; Appendix 2. Album discography ; Appendix 3. Chart success: Albums ; Appendix 4. Chart success: Singles ; Appendix 5. Chart success: Cover version singles & albums. |
| Abstract | The definitive biography, now updated to include the tragic death of Maurice Gibb in February 2003. The Bee Gee's journey from Fifties child act to musical institution is one of pop's most turbulent legends. Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb somehow managed to survive changing musical fashions and bitter personal feuds to create a musical partnership that has already lasted four times as long as The Beatles. Described by the authors as their 'objective tribute', this unflinching biography chronicles everything--the good, the bad... and the hushed-up. Youthful delinquency, disastrous marriages, bitter lawsuits, gay sex scandals, serious drug problems and the death of younger brother Andy have sometimes made the personal lives of the Brothers Gibb look as bleak as the low spots of a career that once reduced them to playing the Batley Variety Club. Yet every time the Bee Gees roller coaster seemed derailed for good, they recovered and went on to even greater triumphs. Today they are among pop music's all-time greats, legendary performers, producers and songwriters. But the true story of their success and the high price they paid for it has never been fully revealed... until now. This new edition incorporates a complete listing of every song written or recorded by the Gibbs. |
| General note | At head of title on cover and spine: The ultimate biography of. |
| General note | Hector Cook listed first on cover and spine. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 711-712) and index. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 681-710. |
| ISBN | 1844490572 |
| ISBN | 9781844490578 |
| Stock number | 1230258 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML421.B43 B55 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |